Project Coordinator (1-Year Fixed-Term)

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Project Coordinator to support the Waasigan Project Team, based on-site outside of Thunder Bay, ON.

Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking an experienced Construction Project Coordinator to support project scheduling, cost tracking, and communication between field construction staff and design engineers on a 365-kilometre Transmission Line Construction Project in northwestern Ontario.

Please Note: This is a 1-year fixed-term role based onsite between Thunder Bay and Dryden, ON. Successful candidates will work varying shifts and may be required to stay in Camps or Hotels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather status updates on project tasks and coordinate schedule updates between the Project Management team and the Project Controls team
• Support planning activities including parallel activity coordination, develop execution plans, milestone lists and applicable timing, identify and quantify uncertainties and risks, and develop contingency plans
• Coordinate communication between functional groups and subcontractors
• Provide project administrative support where required
• Coordinate staff and resources as guided by the construction manager or site supervisors
• Attend pre and post construction meetings as required
• Work with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Foreman to report daily production units and to track change as needed
• Obtain all necessary backup documentation for submission to client
• Track target manhours, schedule, and costs across assigned projects and provide regular updates and reports to the Project Management Team
• Plan projects to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards
• Liaise between field construction staff, design engineers, and third-party engineers as required
• Create, maintain and constantly look to improve project processes
• Support scheduling, accounting, cost & document control, procurement, and project filing with all parties
• Assist other project personnel with their duties as required

• Post-Secondary education in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in a construction project environment
• An equivalent amount of experience and education / training may be considered
• Previous experience working on a construction site
• Working towards a professional designation (P.Eng., PMP)
• Knowledge of project management processes and best practices
• Proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to interpret project schedules

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience working with a utility company (i.e. Hydro One)

This position offers a base salary range of $70 000 – $90 000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.